Be inspired by the greatest inventor of all: Nature! In our summer exhibit on biomimicry you’ll learn how plants and animals solve problems, then use those ideas to design and build your own creations. Test how successful your designs can be as you experiment with real biomimicry techniques — there’s inspiration everywhere!
Ages 5-10 years | Space is limited, preregistration and prepayment required.
$45 Member | $55 Non-member (Plus applicable fees).
Proudly presented by Ontario Power Generation.
About Maker Days
This STEAM-based series (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) allows children to explore their creativity as they design, build, experiment and share ideas with their fellow makers. Participants will engage with the exhibits, explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and above all have fun.
PA Day Maker Day Information
Drop-off/pick-up and proof of age:
*Please note all participants will be asked to show proof of age at the time of drop off. This can be a health card, passport, birth certificate, or any other piece of ID that shows both name and date of birth.
Drop-off is in the lobby between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. There will be a sign in/out sheet at the front desk to ensure your child’s safe arrival and departure; please indicate who will be picking your child up that day on the sheet.
Pick-up is at 4:30 pm, either downstairs in the KidZone Room or in the lobby. Please inform staff if you need to pick up your child earlier than 4:30 pm.
What to bring:
- 1 nut-free lunch
- 2 nut-free snacks
- A water bottle
- Weather appropriate outdoor clothes – we will be going outside
- Good footwear
- A sweater (the Museum can get cold)
- A change of clothes/extra socks
*Please label all items with participants’ names if possible
Do not send:
- Electronic devices
- Play weapons or weapons of any kind
- Clothes that cannot get dirty
- Non-essential personal belongings like toys or stuffies (to avoid lost items and mix-ups)
Please be advised that while we require nut-free snacks and lunches be brought, we are a nut-aware (not nut-free) facility and share a kitchen that is used for rentals. If you have concerns about allergies, please speak to a staff member.
The Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP) is a fund available for families with a gross income of less than $49,466.00. The fund assists families with the cost of activities such as school trips, school nutrition programs, extra-curricular activities, arts and cultural programs, Scouts/Brownies etc. Bruce County families can access this program for their dependent children under the age of 18, and receive up to $500.00 per child, per year.
Am I eligible?
- You must be a Canadian Citizen
- Be a resident of Bruce County
- You must provide verification of your gross income
